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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.32, 3,730.46 and 927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.32, 3,730.46 and 927.45 is: 1,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.32 : 3,730.46 = 927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.32/3,730.46 = 927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.32x = 3,730.46 × 927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.32x = 3,459,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,810.49/2,488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.42

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